Emotional Dynamics and Self-Identity of Boys in the Face of Losing Father Figures
Keywords:
Self Identity, Emotion Dynamics, Father Figure, Boys
Abstract
This research aims to understand in depth the dynamics of emotions and the formation of self-identity in boys who experience the loss of a father figure. The approach used was qualitative with phenomenological methods, through in-depth interviews with 3 male participants aged 19–21 years who lost their father due to various factors, such as divorce, death or neglect. The results showed that losing the father figure gave rise to negative emotions such as sadness, longing and loneliness, but over time the participants were able to manage these emotions through adaptive coping mechanisms such as prayer, self-reflection and social support from the mother, friends and the surrounding environment. This process plays a role in forming self-identity as an independent, responsible and highly empathetic man. The experience of loss actually becomes a turning point in strengthening moral values and emotional maturity, indicating positive growth after loss (post-traumatic growth). These findings confirm the importance of emotional support and a positive social environment for boys who have lost their father figure, in order to enable them to develop healthily from both psychological and social aspects.
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Nurjanah, N. E., Jalal, F., & Supena, A. (2023). Studi Kasus Fatherless: Peran Ayah Dalam Pengasuhan Anak Usia Dini. Jurnal Kumara Cendekia. 11(3). 261-270. Kumara Cendekia, 11(3), 261. https://doi.org/10.20961/kc.v11i3.77789
Nurmalasari, F., Fitrayani, N., Paramitha, W. D., & Azzahra, F. (2024). Dampak Ketiadaan Peran Ayah (Fatherless) terhadap Pencapaian Akademik Remaja: Kajian Sistematik. Jurnal Psikologi, 1(4), 14. https://doi.org/10.47134/pjp.v1i4.2567
Nurshabrina, M. F., & Dariyo, A. (2024). Gambaran Regulasi Emosi Remaja Laki-Laki yang Mengalami Fatherless. Jurnal Pendidikan Tambusai, 8(3), 46601–46610. https://jptam.org/index.php/jptam/article/view/22792
Putri, M. O., & Budi, A. (2023). Hubungan Antara Dukungan Sosial Ayah Dengan Penyesuaian Sosial Pada Remaja Laki-Laki. Jurnal Psikologi, 1, 23–35. https://doi.org/10.22146/jpsi.7030
Rachmawati, T. S., & Rahmasari, D. (2024). Strategi Coping Remaja Akhir yang Mengalami Fatherless dalam Hidupnya Coping Strategies Late Adolescents Who Experience Fatherless in Their Life. Character Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi, 11(1), 632–643. https://doi.org/10.26740/cjpp.v11i1.62038
Shifa, F. R., & Suherman, A. (2024). Dampak Tidak Adanya Peran Ayah Terhadap Perkembangan Anak Di Indonesia. Jurnal Kajian Hukum Dan Kebijakan Publik, 2(1), 260–267. https://doi.org/10.62379/rhyzyd17
Tallane, Y. Y. (2020). Analisis Indikasi Praktik Manajemen Laba (Studi Kualitatif Dengan Menggunakan Pendekatan in-Depth Interview Pada Auditor). ABIS: Accounting and Business Information Systems Journal, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.22146/abis.v8i1.58817
Yuliani, T. D., Putri, N., & Tsuraya, A. M. (2024). Eksplorasi Dampak Ketiadaan Figur Ayah terhadap Pengembangan Identitas Gender pada Anak : Studi Kualitatif. Seminar Nasional Universitas Negeri Surabaya, 1360–1364. https://proceeding.unesa.ac.id/index.php/sniis/article/view/3808
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2025-12-09
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